Minor arcana · Wands (Fire)
Five of Wands
Competition, friction and many wills at once.
- Keywords
- Conflict · Competition · Tension · Disagreement · Rivalry
- Yes or no
- No
- Element
- Fire
AdvicePick the battles that are worth it.
What it means
Five young men wave wands at each other, without anyone really getting hurt. The Five of Wands speaks of minor conflicts, arguments and competition. There is energy, but it is disorganised. Sometimes it is healthy to test your strength; other times it is just noise that stops you moving forward.
In love
Arguments, disagreements or competing for attention. Nothing that talking cannot solve.
At work and with money
Competition, tense meetings and clashing egos. Pick your battles.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Five of Wands mean in tarot?
Competition, friction and many wills at once. Pick the battles that are worth it.
What does Five of Wands mean in love?
Arguments, disagreements or competing for attention. Nothing that talking cannot solve.
What does Five of Wands mean for work?
Competition, tense meetings and clashing egos. Pick your battles.
Is Five of Wands a yes or a no?
In a yes or no question, Five of Wands usually says no, or not now. Competition, friction and many wills at once.
The illustrations come from My Daily Oracle’s own deck, drawn with the help of AI from the symbolism of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Tarot is a tool for reflection and self-knowledge, not for predicting the future.
Other cards of Wands
Ace of WandsTwo of WandsThree of WandsFour of WandsSix of WandsSeven of WandsEight of WandsNine of WandsTen of WandsPage of WandsKnight of WandsQueen of WandsKing of Wands